January 1900

26. "Began to storm and snow, very wild. 7 ½ lbs tea 30 cts, 3 lbs butter at Hemming’s land 2 qts milk 10 cts paid. 1 gallon coal oil 25. 80

27. Saturday. J.C. had a letter from Jennie today, it was written on the 21st Dec/99, she was well. ½ gallon molasses 27 cts. The storm is over and it’s a very fine day. Bright sunshine. 24

28. Fine day, a pretty large congregation. Made fire through rough.

29. Another fine day. Done a small washing.

30. Pretty cold until, Middie & Murdie, went to Cornwall, drove to Summerstown, took the cars to 5 lb butter at 15. Butter at Hymans 1.00

31. Fergushie’s Birthday.

February 1900

1. Thursday. T. M. C. met at John Dingwall's, Middie and I drove Lady. Very cold day, people froze their ears and noses. Murdie got one ear nipped while coming home. Paid off 25 cts

2. Friday. 6 a.m. was 21 below zero, raised to zero. Very fine day. To 2 qts milk at Hemman 10 cts. To 6 lbs sugar. A valley tonight at W. A. Hall. To sugar 25 cts, to corned 15 cts. 40

3. Fine day. J.C. left for home. We went last night. Murdie got some furniture for his bedroom in Cornwall. It came here on Thursday by a cutter. He and Middie are putting it in today. To 5th drink at Ferrie's 50 cts. Valentine 10 cts for Murdie's trunk.

4. Began to snow in the morning, snowed P.P.M. turned to soft drifting.

5. Monday. Murron left by morning train for Ottawa to attend the St. Ladies College. To fare 8.00. 8 P.M. This has been a very fine day 100. I was down to Hemman and got 3 ½ lbs butter 1.15.

We got mail from Jennie, Murron, myself, & Murdie. He was well when writing in January.

6. Snowed in morning but cleared up by noon. Murdie went to Lancaster and closed the land which we sold to Mr. Gregor. Got 375 dollars for this land. Paid 50 cts to boy to drive her. Paid at Mr. Crummins $6.00 6 lbs raisins 25; 1 gallon coal oil 25; 1 lb currants 9; 1 lb raisins 9; 1 gallon molasses 1.00; 1 gallon coal oil 25. Miss M. Murdie, who is going to sing at the S.F. concert tonight, is here to remain until tomorrow.

7. Fine day. We were all at the concert. Our tickets were renewed. To paid for pin I paid for Miss O. Entires

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